15 of the Most Expensive Hotel Suites in New York City

It’s not only condos in spiraling towers and quaint West Village brownstones that command jaw-dropping prices in New York. The city’s very best hotel suites are similarly stratospheric in cost and cater to guests who expect everything from unbeatable views of Central Park atop private terraces to personal car service and private elevators. Here, a look at 15 of the priciest and most luxurious hotel rooms in Manhattan, spanning the island from the Upper East Side to Tribeca.

Spanning across 12,000 square feet (including 2,500 square feet of outdoor rooftop terrace space that overlooks Central Park and the Met Museum), the Mark Hotel unveiled its Penthouse Suite in September at a whopping $75,000 per night. The Upper East Side property is a neighborhood icon and, fittingly, chose master interior designer and architect Jacques Grange to conceive every aspect of the penthouse, which occupies the top two floors of the hotel and includes 5 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces and 6 baths—not to mention a private elevator, a living room with 26-foot-high ceilings, a dining room that seats 26, and a library. From $75,000; themarkhotel.com

Architect I. M. Pei came out of retirement in 1999 to create the Four Seasons New York’s most expensive suite, in collaboration with architect and designer Peter Marino. Its 4,300 square feet occupies the entire top floor of the hotel, which is accessed by a private elevator only for guests of the suite. Among the countless items that accessorize the penthouse are Qing dynasty antiques, a Bosendorfer grand piano, and either a Maybach or a Rolls-Royce (guest’s choice) for chauffeured drives around town. From $50,000/night; fourseasons.com

The Mandarin Oriental, New York’s most opulent suite, is perched on the 50th floor of the Time Warner Center, anchoring Columbus Circle and the southwest corner of Central Park. This 3,300-square-foot, three-bedroom space features works by artists like Katherine Mann and Andrew Levitas, a dining room with a Swarovski crystal wall installation, and a kitchen worthy of a Michelin-starred chef. Unlike other rooms in the hotel, guests here have access to an extensive record collection by New York’s Academy Records—all while taking in panoramic views of the city skyline and Central Park. From $36,000/night; mandarinoriental.com

Having recently undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Presidential Suite at this midtown classic now feels like the grandest apartment in Manhattan, complete with 24-hour butler service, Waterford crystal chandeliers, crown moldings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out on Fifth Avenue and Central Park. Bonus: The legendary King Cole Bar is just downstairs for a nightcap. From $35,000/night; stregis.com

The views of Central Park from the Pierre’s Tata Suite almost make it feel like it’s your own backyard. The two-bedroom suite is a study in Upper East Side sophistication with its gold, silver, and porcelain tones. If the 1,300-square-foot space is too small, it can be combined with the entire 39th floor, creating six bedrooms—which the hotel mentions is ideal for heads of state. From $30,000/night; tajhotels.com

Midtown Manhattan’s luxury factor has recently shot up wildly, thanks in part to projects like Park Hyatt New York (situated in One57, a building with some of the city’s most expensive condos). Its Presidential Suite embodies what the hotel brought to the neighborhood when it opened in 2014 along Billionaires’ Row, with its modern, minimal-yet-sophisticated decor conceived by Yabu Pushelberg. This suite’s residential feel is enhanced by a separate dining room, a butler’s kitchen, and a high-tech media system. From $30,000/night; parkhyattnewyork.com

The six rooms that make up The Peninsula Suite span the 19th floor of this grand Fifth Avenue hotel, featuring richly toned wood accents, hand-stitched Savoir beds, plush hand-tufted carpets, and countless amenities, from complimentary airport transfer in the hotel’s BMW 7 Series to unlimited drinks made exactly to a guest’s preference. A grand piano sits in one corner of the Art Deco–inspired living room, and the Italian silk curtains frame idyllic views of Fifth Avenue. From $25,000/night; peninsula.com

The Champagne Suite is housed in the Towers, an exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel for high rollers, situated in the Lotte New York Palace (you might recognize the property as a shoot location for the television show Gossip Girl). The design firm HOK mixed modern and classic touches throughout the three floors, with colors inspired by various Champagne varietals. The room is accessible via private elevators just for guests of the Towers. From $25,000/night; lottenypalace.com

Delicate crystal barware and ornate chandeliers from the Baccarat brand define this hotel’s biggest suite. Still, The Baccarat Suite proves there’s more to this showy hotel (designed by the French duo Gilles & Boissier) than crystals. Francophiles will love the luxe touches like the La Mer bath products and a Ruinart Champagne–filled minibar. From $18,000/night; baccarathotels.com

The art-filled Empire Suite at the landmark Carlyle hotel is a duplex with an American and French Deco aesthetic, boasting a collection of works curated by the Met with pieces by Dines Carlsen and Louis Lozowick, among others. The hotel is most famous, however, for its connection to Ludwig Bemelmans, the artist behind the Madeline children’s books. His work fills the walls of Bemelmans Bar downstairs. From $15,000/night; rosewoodhotels.com

There’s a cozy, boutique hotel vibe to the Greenwich Hotel’s 88 rooms, but that doesn’t mean the Tribeca Penthouse takes any shortcuts. Designed by Belgian master Axel Vervoordt, it feels like a true pied-à-terre, with four fireplaces, three bedrooms, and a bi-level terrace that provides 4,000 square feet of outdoor space. From $15,000/night; thegreenwichhotel.com

While the restaurant and bars on the lower levels of this midtown hotel are always lively, the Penthouse is an oasis of serenity, taking up the property’s top three floors. There’s a professional-grade kitchen, a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, and two outdoor terraces overlooking Manhattan’s skyline from midtown to downtown. The terraces comfortably accommodate 30 guests over 1,300 square feet, if you feel like throwing an outdoor garden party. From $15,000/night; thequinhotel.com

Light pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Empire State View Residence, which includes two bedrooms and a full kitchen with Miele appliances. Guests don’t have to leave the hotel (or compete with tourists) for views of the Empire State Building—there’s no better place in the city to see this iconic architectural marvel than from this suite. From $8,500/night; langhamhotels.com

The Presidential Suite at the Surrey

Guests can experience luxurious Upper East Side living in the Surrey’s 2,127-square-foot Presidential Suite. Available with one or two bedrooms, the suite boasts a spacious living room with a fireplace and baby grand piano, as well as a dining room bar and full kitchen. Guests have access to a private terrace and the hotel’s rooftop garden. From $15,000/night; thesurrey.com

Royal Suite, Four Seasons New York Downtown

The most recent addition to the city’s collection of high-end hotels is the Four Seasons New York Downtown, situated in a Robert A.M. Stern building in lower Manhattan. The hotel’s most spectacular accommodation is the 2,400-square-foot Royal Suite, which occupies half of the 24th floor. The one-bedroom suite’s warm interiors are by design firm Yabu Pushelberg, and the space includes a dining room that can seat ten, a media room, and an office. From $12,000/night; fourseasons.com

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